The supply of ice melt, used to keep sidewalks clear, is just about gone in the Des Moines area.

The supply of ice melt, used to keep sidewalks clear, is just about gone in the Des Moines area.

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Updated: 6:45 AM CST Feb 27, 2014

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WEBVTT Good luck finding ice melt to combat the next snow storm. KCCI's Todd magel reports on the short supply and the problems with alternatives. "it's one of the most frustating problems when an extra snowy winter lasts so long. The supply of ice melt to keep sidewalks clear, is just about gone." this has been a long winter Which is why this pallet of ice melt at true value hardware in West Des Moines is nearly empty. 49 bags Wednesday morning turned into 4 bags by afternoon. Edward Laird hit the jackpot when he stopped in. He's been searching for salt all day. Real Hard. I've been to three different places and they are all sold out of it Manger Todd Treese says the long brutal winter caught salt melt makers off guard. The pipeline, or the wholesale system just didn't have enough made He selling plenty of sand and cat litter which provide traction but won't melt ice... He's also moving lots of water softner salt. But warns customers to wash it off or it will damage concrete. It's pure salt and it's hard on concrete But the time we finished or interview the last bag of salt melt was gone. And hope that more will arrive soon. I'm going to get three pallets thursday night ...i really hope I'm going to get three pallets...laughs "best advice... call ahead to your favorite hardware store. The ice melt shortage is not expected to get any better until next year. "

Stores see shortage on ice melt

The supply of ice melt, used to keep sidewalks clear, is just about gone in the Des Moines area.